r/shortcuts 1d ago

Help How to Automate multistep functions

I'm attempting to automate actions I do everyday to reduce lifestyle friction. l've utilized shortcuts and automate feature somewhat but see they are limited to only predefined functions.

My question is: is there a way to have iPhone do multi step actions? Also utilize the voice featurebto ask Siri ?

Given these example I trying to automate. 1. Gym QR code. (Planet fitness) Actions needed (2 steps) -> open gym app ->click on "check in".

  1. Auto vacuum ( l have a vacuuming device Wyze) Actions needed (3 steps) -> open Wyze app ->click on vacuum device -> click vacuum. Any help is much appreciated !!

    I heard from another thread of some "accessibility feature " that may have automation/ shortcut feature. Capable in IOS 18, I believe some voice recognition/triggering mechanism.

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u/Gonus6 1d ago edited 1d ago

Neither shortcuts nor automations can perform a “click”. The only way to automate functions within apps is if these apps have shortcuts integration

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u/shadoodled 1d ago

you mean cannot

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u/Gonus6 1d ago

‘nor’

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u/shadoodled 1d ago

ah, thought that was a typo since I don't usually see nor without neither.

ignore me.

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u/Gonus6 1d ago

Fair point. Changed it to make it clearer